Facilities & Building Manager

Facilities & Building Manager

Royal & Derngate Closing date: Mon, 25 May 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
East Midlands

Fri, 08 May 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

This is a key leadership role at the heart of Royal & Derngate – responsible for ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, efficient and ready to deliver exceptional work every day.

Job Description

As Facilities & Building Manager, you'll lead all aspects of building operations. From maintenance and compliance to security, sustainability and capital projects. You'll take a hands-on approach to managing a complex, multi-use venue, including stewardship of our Grade II listed Royal Theatre.

Working closely with senior colleagues, you'll ensure our spaces not only meet the highest safety and regulatory standards, but also provide a welcoming and well-maintained environment for audiences, artists and staff.

This is a role with real breadth and responsibility - overseeing building systems, leading teams, managing contractors and budgets, and playing a key part in future planning and sustainability.

Job Requirements

Essential Experience:
Significant experience in facilities or building management, ideally within a
complex, multi-use public building.
Experience managing planned preventative and reactive maintenance
programmes.
Demonstrable experience of managing statutory compliance (e.g. fire safety,
water hygiene, electrical, H&S).
Experience of contractor procurement, supervision and performance
management.
Experience of managing and developing staff, including performance reviews
and objective setting.
Experience managing operational budgets and monitoring expenditure.
Experience responding to incidents and managing building-related
emergencies.
Essential Knowledge/Qualifications:
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification) or
willingness to obtain.
Recognised qualification in Facilities Management, Building Services,
Construction, Engineering or related field (or equivalent professional
experience).
Evidence of ongoing professional development

Job Responsibilities

Facilities & Operations
Lead a practical, hands-on approach to all facilities operations, delivering planned preventative and reactive maintenance within budget.
Maintain and optimise all M&E systems, plant, machinery, BMS and infrastructure, ensuring efficiency and continuous improvement.
Protect and maintain the Grade II listed Royal, ensuring all works safeguard its status.
Manage contractors to deliver safe, high-quality and cost-effective services aligned with sustainability goals.
Maintain accurate maintenance, compliance and asset records; support forward maintenance planning.
Oversee cleaning programmes, waste management and overall building presentation.
Monitor utilities usage and support procurement of appropriate service contracts.
Liaise with the council and key stakeholders on operational matters, keeping senior leadership informed.

Full Job Description available on our website

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Facilities & Building Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 25 May 2026
  • Location:
    East Midlands
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Job: Facilities & Building Manager

Job: Facilities & Building Manager

Organisation: Royal & Derngate

Postcode: NN1 1DP

How to Apply

Please follow the link on our website and submit a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing your relevant experience, knowledge and skills for the role, along with your CV.

For further information about Royal and Derngate and this Facilities & Building Manager role, please see our websites.

Closing Date: Mon 25 May 26 (23:59)
Interviews: Mon 8 June 26